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Braking systems
Relating to the braking device in automobiles that works to slow the vehicle down.
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Braking systems
brake drum
Automotive; Braking systems
The basis of a drum brake system. It is a circular metal component which rotates with the road wheel. A set of brake shoes which are fixed in position and act on the drum by expanding.
bonded lining
Automotive; Braking systems
Brake lining (friction material) attached to the brake shoe with adhesive.
backing plate
Automotive; Braking systems
Steel plate on which wheel cylinders(s), brake shoes and other drum brake parts are mounted.
automatically adjusting brakes
Automotive; Braking systems
A system designed to compensate for wear by adjusting brake shoes or callipers automatically.
antilock braking system (ABS)
Automotive; Braking systems
Also known as antiskid brakes, modern ABS systems electronically monitor the speed of the wheels and regulate the hydraulic pressure accordingly. The aim is to maximise braking power while preventing ...
rotor
Automotive; Braking systems
The basis of a disc brake system: a round metal disc which rotates with the road wheel and, in order to generate braking power, is clamped by a calliper holding two friction linings (pads).
original equipment
Automotive; Braking systems
Industry term for a component supplied with a new car or as an official replacement part. Known as OEM or "Original Equipment Manufacturer" parts, they are not necessarily produced by the car-maker ...